Budget Officer

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and UNT Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. The University of North Texas has been an innovator in preparing educators since being established in 1890 as a teacher’s college. Today, the College of Education continues this tradition by developing professionals who help others reach their full potential through powerful learning, social-emotional wellness, and civic engagement. The college offers 9 bachelor’s degrees, 18 master’s and 14 doctoral concentrations that provide the training and field experience needed to teach people how to live more productive lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, finance, business or related field and two years of progressively responsible financial administration or budget management experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skill in collecting and analyzing data
Knowledge of budgetary principles, practices and procedures.
Ability to prepare concise reports and to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Knowledge of enterprise information systems.
Ability to process budget transactions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, higher education administration, or a related field.
Experience managing budgets, payroll, and personnel transactions in a higher education or similarly complex organizational environment.
Strong proficiency with financial systems, HR/payroll systems, and reporting tools, with advanced Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the central HR contact for the College of Education by coordinating and guiding student, staff, and faculty hiring processes; advising departments on hiring procedures, required documentation, and approvals; and helping ensure searches, appointments, onboarding actions, and related personnel transactions are completed accurately and in compliance with university requirements.
Applies knowledge of university fiscal, academic, and employment policies and procedures to advise faculty, administrators, staff, and students on budget, finance, payroll, and position-related matters. Reviews budget, position, and payroll entries to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with institutional guidelines.
Monitors revenues, expenditures, and available balances across multiple funding sources, including central funding, operating budgets, fee accounts, and discretionary funds, to support accurate budget management and informed decision-making.
Meets regularly with department administrative staff to provide financial reports, budget updates, training, and process guidance related to budget, finance, payroll, and personnel actions. Processes budget, finance, payroll, and personnel-related transactions, including ePARs, ABAs, IDTs, journals, funding documents, and search-related forms for faculty, graduate students, adjuncts, and other employees.
Manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, responds effectively to changing needs, identifies opportunities for process improvement, serves as a liaison between the dean’s office and departmental staff, and completes special projects and assignments as needed.